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  • Retail Sales Assistant
    Retail Sales Assistant
    3 days ago
    £13 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    EMIN + PAUL is an innovative womenswear brand, based in the heart of London. The brand is renowned for it’s creative aesthetic, with clever-cut designs that exude feminine flare and fashion-forward styles. We are looking for a Sales Assistant with a vibrant and an independent spirit, a brand ambassador who will have overall responsibility for the sales of the our Covent Garden shop. You will drive, with strategic vision to achieve and exceed set financial targets whilst providing an outstanding customer-service experience. As a natural leader you will ensure the development of all staff, guarantee the warm welcome of clients and ensure sales, whilst maintaining operational excellence. As our Sales Assistant, you are responsible for implementing the brands concept and making sure standards are met, with a contagious enthusiasm for EMIN + PAUL. Role and responsibilities: • Manage the daily operations of the store., • Ensure sales targets are met and exceeded., • Ensure all paperwork, policies and procedures are carried out efficiently and accurately., • Ensure the customer is at the heart of all operations in store—customer focus when making all decisions., • Live the brand values and ensure that the store standards set out by the company are maintained. Required knowledge, skills and experience: • Experience in Retail Industry or similar., • Excellent time management and planning skills., • Proven track record of driving sales and achieving store targets., • Excellent communication skills. About you: • High level interest in the EMIN + PAUL brand; passion for style and fashion and retail in general., • Highly self-motivated & enthusiastic; ability to lead a team and motivate., • Displays initiative and is creative. Flexible and adaptable. Benefits: • Uniform scheme, • Holiday, • Company pension Contract length: more than 6 months Job Types: Full-time, Contract Job Type: Full-time Experience: • Fashion retail sales: 1 year (preferred) Work Location: In person

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  • Marketing Officer
    Marketing Officer
    3 days ago
    £11200 yearly
    Part-time
    Feltham

    Help shape the future of a unique heritage attraction. Kempton Steam Museum is entering an exciting new phase, and we’re looking for a creative, hands-on Marketing Officer to help grow our audiences and raise the profile an extraordinary London museum. Home to the world’s largest working triple-expansion steam engine, we have ambitious plans to expand our events, education offer and appeal to families and new visitors. This is a brilliant opportunity to shape a role, take real ownership of marketing activity and make a visible impact for a under-recognised historic gem. The role is offered on a 6-month contract (2 days per week / 16 hours), with a strong intention to extend if successful. The role You’ll plan and deliver engaging marketing to promote our steaming days, special events, tours and volunteering opportunities, working closely with Trustees, volunteers and event leads. This role suits someone who enjoys variety, is happy being hands-on, and wants to help build something rather than maintain the status quo. Topline responsibilities • Promote events and activities across social media (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok), email, web and paid channels, • Create and schedule engaging content (including photo and video), • Keep our website and visitor information up to date, • Plan and send email newsletters and event communications, • Support brand consistency, partnerships and volunteer promotion, • Track performance and share insights with Operations Committee and Trustees Why apply? • A rare chance to shape and grow a marketing role, • Real ownership and creative freedom, • A supportive, passionate heritage organisation, • Strong intention to extend the role beyond 6 months Working arrangements: • Flexible hours with hybrid set up allowing working from home for 50% (note that on site days would be Tuesdays, Thursdays or on weekends), • Some weekend work will be required to capture event content

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  • Closing Team Member | Evenings Only
    Closing Team Member | Evenings Only
    3 days ago
    £12.71 hourly
    Part-time
    Canary Wharf, Tower Hamlets

    About Us 🥗 Urban Greens is an innovative salad concept reshaping London’s healthy eating scene. We’re on a mission to change how people think about salads - using only the freshest, most vibrant ingredients to create bowls that are as satisfying as they are nourishing. We believe that thoughtfully crafted salads can inspire how we eat and how we feel. We’re creators at heart, leading the Salad Revolution and championing quality, sustainability, and flavour in everything we do. Since opening our first store in 2019, we’ve grown to 6 locations across London - and we’re just getting started. Join us and become part of a company where you can grow, thrive, and help redefine healthy eating for the city. About You 👋 You’re reliable, proactive and take pride in a job well done. You notice the little things others might miss and genuinely enjoy leaving a space clean, organised and ready for the next day. You work well as part of a team, have a great eye for detail, and understand that the final hour of the day is just as important as the first. If you enjoy staying busy, working to high standards and making sure everything is finished properly, you’ll fit right in at Urban Greens. About The Role ✅ As a Closing Team Member, you’ll work alongside a trained team member to make sure our store is properly closed at the end of each day. Your responsibilities will include: • Completing the end-of-day cleaning and closing routine., • Carrying out daily and deep cleaning tasks to our standards., • Completing all closing checks to ensure the store is clean, organised and fully prepared for the following day., • Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety and organisation throughout the store., • Restocking and resetting key areas ready for the next shift., • Working closely with your teammate to complete all closing tasks efficiently and on time., • Upholding high standards in appearance, punctuality and conduct. Working schedule Part-time evening shifts, typically between 4:00pm/6:00pm and 10:30pm, depending on the rota. This is a 3-month temporary contract, with the possibility of extension based on business needs and performance. Why You Might Not Want To Work For Us… 🤨 Closing the store isn’t just about cleaning—it’s about setting the whole team up for success the next day. This role requires consistency, attention to detail and a willingness to keep going until every task is completed to a high standard. Some evenings are fast-paced, and you’ll finish your shift knowing you’ve left the store exactly as it should be. If you’re someone who enjoys ticking off checklists, takes pride in spotless spaces and likes working with a teammate towards a shared goal, you’ll probably love it here. About The Pay 💸 £12.71 per hour. Our Benefits ✨ 🟢 A generous 50% discount at any Urban Greens location. 🟢 Enjoy a complimentary healthy meal during every shift. 🟢 28 days of annual leave (including bank holidays), pro rata. 🟢 Opportunity to extend your contract based on performance. 🟢 Access to our Employee Assistance Programme. 🟢 Regular team socials and company-wide events. The Interview Process 💭 We like to keep things simple and transparent so you know exactly what to expect: • A short 10-minute screening call – a brief chat to get to know you and answer any initial questions., • A paid trial shift + a 15-minute chat – you’ll get a real feel for the role, work alongside the team and we’ll have an informal conversation about your experience and how you approach your work. If this role sounds like a great fit, we’d love to hear from you!

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  • Hospitality Assistant
    Hospitality Assistant
    5 days ago
    £14.8 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Hospitality Assistant – Temp to Perm Location: London central Contract: 12-week temporary contract, with the opportunity to move into a permanent position Pay: £14.80 per hour Hours: 37.5 hours per week Operational Hours: 7:30am–6:00pm We are currently recruiting for a Hospitality Assistant to join the team onsite at a leading law firm in central London. This is a fantastic temp-to-perm opportunity, with the initial 12 weeks on a temporary contract before moving into a permanent position, subject to performance and suitability. The Role Working as part of a small and friendly hospitality team, you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality meeting and events service across the building. The site has 19 meeting rooms and one conference room, with capacity to cater for events of up to 80 guests. As there is no kitchen on site, food is delivered by external caterers and prepared, presented and served by the hospitality team. This is a hands-on role where no two days are necessarily the same. You will need to be flexible and comfortable moving between floors and supporting wherever required to ensure the smooth running of the hospitality operation. Your responsibilities will include: • Setting up and servicing meeting rooms and conference spaces., • Preparing and presenting food and refreshments for meetings and events., • Serving plated food to clients and guests., • Supporting drink receptions, canapés and corporate events., • Clearing and resetting meeting rooms throughout the day., • Maintaining excellent presentation and service standards., • Working closely with the Hospitality Manager and wider team., • Moving between different floors to support meeting and event requirements., • Ensuring guests receive a professional and welcoming service at all times., • Helping wherever needed as part of a small, hands-on team. Working Hours The operational hours are 7:30am to 6:00pm, with shifts varying depending on the business requirements. Typical shifts include: • 7:30am–3:30pm, • 8:00am–4:00pm, • 9:00am–5:00pm, • 10:00am–6:00pm Flexibility is therefore essential, as shift patterns will vary depending on how busy the day is. About You We are looking for someone who is: • Experienced in hospitality, catering, restaurants, hotels or a similar customer-facing environment., • Professional, polished and confident when dealing with corporate clients and guests., • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment., • Flexible and willing to get involved with all aspects of the operation., • Happy working as part of a small team., • Proactive, organised and able to work with minimal supervision., • Physically comfortable being on their feet and moving between floors throughout the day., • Passionate about delivering excellent customer service., • Well-presented with a professional manner. Experience within corporate hospitality, law firms, professional services or fine dining would be advantageous, but is not essential. What’s on Offer? • £14.80 per hour, • 37.5 hours per week, • 12-week temp-to-perm opportunity, • Pay increase following successful completion of the 3-month probation period, • Professional corporate environment, • Full-time, ongoing opportunity, • Permanent staff uniform provided by the client once you have passed probation Uniform during the temporary period: White shirt, black trousers and waistcoat.

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  • Registered Manager
    Registered Manager
    11 days ago
    £45000–£55000 yearly
    Part-time
    Enfield

    MOVIP Homes – 2 /3 Bed LD Children's Home REGISTERED MANAGER - JOB PACK Job Title: Registered Manager - Children's Home (LD 6-17) Location: Enfield, North London - 2 /3 Bed Home (1 child initially, scaling to 2) Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum based on experience + £2k bonus on Good Ofsted + Sleep-in allowance (£55 per sleep) Hours: 40 hours per week - Supernumerary management role + on-call (rota basis) Contract: Full-time, Permanent Reports to: Responsible Individual DBS Requirement: MUST have Enhanced DBS on DBS Update Service - Essential (maintain subscription) 1. About Us We are a new, small, quality-led provider opening a 2 /3 bed children's home in Enfield for children aged 6-17 years with Learning Disabilities, Autism and communication needs. We will open with 1 child for the first 3 months to ensure safe settling, relationship building and quality embedding, then build to 2 children with a potential to scale up to three. Our approach is low arousal, communication first (Makaton/PECS/intensive interaction), PBS, PACE and child-centred care. We are not a large corporate - you will be supported directly by our experienced Responsible Individual. 2. Job Purpose Lead in Ofsted registration interview and thereafter be the Ofsted Registered Manager, accountable for the day-to-day management of the home in line with Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards 2023. To ensure children with LD experience a safe, low arousal, homely environment where their communication, sensory, health and independence needs are met and they achieve positive outcomes. To lead, inspire and develop staff team to Good/Outstanding. 3. Key Responsibilities · Ofsted Registration & Quality: Act as Registered Manager, meet Reg 28/29 fitness, lead fit person interview and registration visit. Ensure compliance with Reg 26-45 and Quality Standards: Quality & Purpose, Positive Relationships, Protection, Leadership & Management. · Leadership: Lead, supervise and roster staff team. Complete supervisions, appraisals, team meetings, competency checks. Ensure 12-week rota shows staff names, exact shift times, contracted hours, annual leave, training, supervision, sleep/waking nights, bank cover and total weekly hours - Ofsted requirement for 1 child model and 2 / 3 child scaling. · Low Arousal Environment: Create and maintain low arousal home - lighting, noise, colours, zoning, sensory corner, predictable routines, visual timetables Now/Next, 10 seconds processing time, one instruction. · Communication First: Ensure every child has Communication Passport, sensory profile, health action plan. All staff trained and using Makaton, PECS, objects of reference, intensive interaction, total communication. · PBS: Lead Positive Behaviour Support - functional assessment, early signs, de-escalation, change of face, restraint only last resort, reduction plan. No punishment approach. · Care Planning: Personalised care plans, risk assessments, impact risk assessments for new referrals, compatibility assessment for second / third child, health plans with Community LD Team, SALT, OT, epilepsy, dysphagia management. · Multi-Agency: Work with LAs (Enfield, Haringey, Barnet), schools, families, Reg 44 Independent Visitor, PBS consultant. 24hr response to referrals. · Safeguarding: Designated Safeguarding Lead for home, LADO referrals, safer recruitment, whistleblowing culture. · Financial & Operations: Manage budget for 1 child then 2 /3 children, occupancy building, staffing costs, petty cash, premises maintenance, vehicle, activities. · Quality Monitoring: Complete Reg 45 monthly review, work with Reg 44 visitor, action plans, Ofsted notifications, complaints, compliments. · On-call: Participate in on-call rota for staff support, especially nights/weekends. 4. Person Specification - Ofsted Requirements Essential - Must Have (Ofsted Reg 28/29) · Qualifications: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) OR Level 4 with commitment to complete Level 5 within 2 years. Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent minimum. · Experience: At least 2 years working in children's residential care in last 5 years, including at least 1 year in senior/supervisory/management role. Proven experience managing children with Learning Disabilities and Autism (6-17) including communication needs, sensory needs, epilepsy, dysphagia. · Knowledge: Excellent knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards 2023, Ofsted inspection framework, safeguarding, PBS, low arousal, Makaton/PECS. · DBS: Enhanced DBS Certificate on DBS Update Service - ESSENTIAL - must maintain subscription. You must bring original certificate to interview. Applications without Update Service cannot be processed for registration. · Fitness: Good character and integrity, no disqualification under Care Standards Act, able to pass Ofsted fit person interview, able to demonstrate leadership and ability to achieve Good/Outstanding. · Right to work in UK, 2 satisfactory references including current/most recent employer, full employment history. · Driving Licence: Full UK driving licence desirable. Desirable · Previous Registered Manager experience with Ofsted Good or Outstanding inspection · Studio 3 Low Arousal, PBS, Makaton, PECS, Intensive Interaction trained - or willing to train before opening · Experience opening new home and going through Ofsted registration · Experience of 2 / 3 bed home and managing occupancy build from 1 to 2 /3 children · Experience working with Pan-London commissioning, Enfield or North London LAs 5. Salary & Benefits · Salary £45k-£52k DOE + £2,000 tax free bonus on achieving Good Ofsted + sleep-in allowance £55 per sleep · 28 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday off · Pension, laptop, phone · Ongoing CPD: Level 5, PBS, Studio 3, Makaton, leadership training · Small home - you will make real difference, not just paperwork · Direct support from experienced RI, Reg 44 visitor, PBS consultant 6. Recruitment Process & Safeguarding This role is subject to: Enhanced DBS on Update Service, right to work, full employment history check, 2 references including current employer, Ofsted fitness checks, medical fitness, qualification check. It is an offence to apply if you are disqualified from working with children (Reg 26). We are an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding. Process: 1) CV & Cover Letter 2) Telephone screen 3) Formal interview - Fit Person style + Low Arousal scenario + Home walk 4) DBS/References 5) Ofsted SC2 and registration. ##

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